Retired A-5 Attack Aircraft of Pakistan Air Force to be Displayed in Islamabad

[Abbas Ali]

A retired Nanchang Aircraft Manufacturing Company (NAMC) A-5C (serial number 3W-112) ground-attack aircraft of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will be displayed in Sector I-9 of Islamabad.

The aircraft arrived in dismantled state and will be assembled at its display place. The vertical stabilizer probably is sporting emblem/crest of PAF No. 26 "Spiders" Squadron or No. 16 "Panthers" Squadron.













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Aircraft being assembled.





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[AP-BGL]

Facebook had the most funniest posts regarding this jet, one of the post was "PAF jet crash landed on 9th Avenue, Aircraft split into pieces and apparently pilot remained safe as it did not catch fire"

[Abbas Ali]

The aircraft is expected to be installed on the corner of Seventh Avenue in Sector I-9 where pillars have been erected for the purpose - tribune.com.pk.


Aircraft being placed on a greenbelt near the Potohar Metro Bus Station in Islamabad - DAWN

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[Abbas Ali]

ISLAMABAD: One of the I-9 service roads was closed on Thursday for the placement of an A-5 ground attack aircraft, and became the scene of a severe traffic jam as residents of the capital stopped their cars to get a glimpse of the fighter aircraft.

The aircraft was brought on a trailer and unloaded with a crane, inviting the attention of those passing through 9th Avenue and nearby roads. The resulting traffic jam became almost impossible for traffic police to control and even triggered rumors in the city of a crashed plane.

Islamabad Mayor Sheikh Anser Aziz told DAWN that he approved the placement of a fighter aircraft in the capital around six months ago, and directed further questions to the director environment.

Director Environment Irfan Niazi said a steel mill has arranged the aircraft, which will be placed on a greenbelt beside the metro bus route, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities.

`The steel mill had applied that it wanted to fix an aircraft under CSR, and it will not only fix the aircraft but will also be responsible for the maintenance and beautification of the nearby area for the next five years. However, the company will be allowed to place a 4f t x 5t board as its advertisement,` he added.

He said that although the aircraft has been placed, it will take more than a month to complete the placement and the beautification of the area.

He said: `It will not only increase the beauty of the city, but will also become a place where newcomers will visit and will make a good impression of the capital.

In response to a question, he said other companies should also come forward and play a role under CSR.

Source: DAWN

[Abbas Ali]

PAF personnel giving final touches to retired A-5 attack aircraft (serial number 3W-112) put on display at I-9 chowk in Islamabad.

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[TAILWIND]

A5 was neither beautiful, nor a technological marvel or a historically significant aircraft. do not understand the reason behind erecting these eyesores in cities and towns. Yes one odd in a garrison area is understandable.

[Abbas Ali]

Retired PAF A-5 (3W-112) installed in Islamabad photographed on December 23, 2018. Its vertical stabilizer is sporting No. 16 "Black Panthers" Squadron markings.

Photo link: https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/9181469

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http://www.airliners.net/photo/Pakistan ... /5387459/L

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Location and display style being changed?


May 3 newspapers show photo of retired PAF A-5 serial number 3W-112 being installed by PAF personnel at Ninth Avenue, Sector I-9, in Islamabad.

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Photographed on May 6.



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[x_man]

Flew it many times from 1994 to 1996. It used to be one of the favorites of 16 squadron pilots for its very accurate Gun sight.

Happy to see that it's well preserved instead of being scrapped.

You served your country with honour and did a great job. Now rest well 112.

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^ Memorable photo - thank you for sharing.

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April 1 newspaper photo of retired PAF A-5 serial number 3W-112 installed at Ninth Avenue, Sector I-9, in Islamabad.

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May 8 newspaper photo of people in the hot weather sitting under the shade of retired PAF A-5 serial number 3W-112 installed at Ninth Avenue, Sector I-9, in Islamabad.

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